"But wouldn't that be too inconvenient?" Si Lan was somewhat persuaded by her, but still had some concerns.
"How is this bothering you? Besides, didn't you say you wanted to see my two children? Now that we're in Xiangzhou, come back with me." Wen Nongnong earnestly invited.
Si Lan really wanted to see her two children, especially after hearing that they were twins, a boy and a girl. She became even more curious, as she had never seen what twins looked like before.
"Brother, is it okay?" she asked Si Luo, turning to him.
Si Luo did not answer immediately. He closed his eyes slightly, seemingly lost in thought.
His original plan was to escort Wen Nong Nong safely back to Xiangzhou and then take Si Lan away from Daye. However, Wen Nong Nong repeatedly extended a warm invitation, and he could no longer bring himself to refuse.
It's because deep down he was reluctant to leave like this.
Even if it's impossible for the two of them to be together in this lifetime, every extra day I can see her is a day in the future.
Thinking of this, a layer of melancholy appeared between his brows. After a long while, he nodded and said, "That's fine too."
A smile appeared on Si Lan's face, and she said impatiently, "Then let's hurry to the Prince of Xiang's residence." With that, she rode her horse and entered the city first.
Seeing her so happy, a stark contrast to her gloomy mood of the past few days, Si Luo felt relieved.
"Si Lan was able to get through this so quickly thanks to you," he said sincerely, turning to Wen Nongnong.
Wen Nongnong waved her hand, "I didn't actually do anything. Si Lan is an open-minded person. She was able to figure things out and let go so quickly entirely on her own."
Si Luo smiled but remained silent.
He knew his younger sister's personality all too well; she was a stubborn person.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have been so devoted to Gu Heng for so many years.
If it weren't for Wen Nongnong's guidance, she probably would have gotten stuck in a rut.
The three of them had just entered the city gate when they encountered Chen Mubai.
"Your Highness!" Upon seeing Wen Nongnong, Chen Mubai thought he was seeing things. After confirming that it was indeed Wen Nongnong, he quickly led his men to greet her.
"Lord Chen," Wen Nongnong dismounted, "what are you doing here?"
Seeing that she was alright, and apart from looking a little tired, she didn't seem to be injured, Chen Mubai was relieved.
"The Princess Consort was kidnapped the other day, and Prince Wen has been searching for you along the route towards the capital. I was afraid that the kidnappers might turn back, so I personally led a patrol. I never expected to run into the Princess Consort. It is so good that you have returned safely."
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong glanced at the "thief" Si Luo.
The latter showed a rare hint of embarrassment.
"Thank you for your hard work, Lord Chen," Wen Nongnong said with a smile.
"Your Highness is too kind. It is all what I should do," Chen Mubai said.
"Has nothing much happened at the Prince's residence these past few days?" Wen Nongnong took the reins and led the horse, talking as they walked.
"Your Highness, may I lead your horse?" The official following behind Chen Mubai hurriedly stepped forward and said respectfully.
Wen Nongnong did not refuse and handed him the horse reins.
When Si Luo and Si Lan saw her dismount, they also dismounted and followed behind her, leading their horses.
“There’s nothing going on at the Prince’s residence. The young master and the princess are both doing well. The Duchess has found them another wet nurse, and she has been staying at the Prince’s residence these past few days to take care of them personally,” Chen Mubai replied. “By the way, because you were not here, the Duke personally escorted the Empress Dowager’s remains back to the capital a few days ago.”
Hearing that the two children were doing well, Wen Nongnong felt relieved, but when he mentioned the Empress Dowager, she couldn't help but feel sad.
Judging by the time, her father should have already transported the Empress Dowager's remains to the capital. I wonder how Gu Linchao is doing now? He must be heartbroken.
She sighed softly.
The group quickly returned to the Prince of Xiang's residence.
When Butler Wang saw Wen Nongnong return, he almost burst into tears of joy. "Your Highness, you're finally back..."
"I'm sorry to have worried Uncle Wang." Looking at the old man's red eyes, Wen Nongnong felt very apologetic.
Butler Wang wiped his eyes and said repeatedly, "You're back, that's wonderful..."
Wen Nongnong felt a warmth in her heart. After he calmed down a bit, she said, "Butler Wang, these two are my friends. They escorted me all the way back and haven't slept for several days. Please arrange accommodation and meals for them as soon as possible. I'll go check on the children first."
"Your Highness, rest assured, this old servant will make the arrangements immediately," Steward Wang said.
He was very grateful to hear that her safe return was thanks to the two guests standing beside her.
But when he turned around and saw that it was Si Luo and Si Lan, his expression immediately darkened. "What are you doing here?"
Seeing this, Wen Nongnong quickly said, "Butler Wang, the past is the past. They are my friends now, and I was able to return safely this time entirely thanks to their help. Otherwise, I might not have been able to come back."
Butler Wang's expression was still very bad, but seeing that she had already said that, he didn't know what else to say, and said irritably, "Come with me."
Wen Nongnong said to the two of them, "Don't worry about it, Steward Wang is a very nice person."
Si Luo didn't take it to heart and nodded with a smile, "I know, don't worry about us, you go ahead."
Si Lan felt a little embarrassed, but knowing that Wen Nongnong was worried about the two children, she said, "You've been thinking about them all the way here, you should go and see them."
Wen Nongnong was really worried about the two little ones, so she didn't waste any more time. After giving some instructions, she hurriedly went to the main courtyard.
Although Steward Wang disliked the Si siblings, he did not neglect the tasks assigned by Wen Nongnong.
After arranging accommodations for the two, they also had water prepared for them to bathe and wash, and food was also provided, which was very thoughtful.
While taking a bath, Si Luo looked at the purplish-black wound on the back of her right hand and frowned.
The wound wasn't actually deep, but after several days, it still showed no signs of healing.
He knew he was poisoned, and he secretly went to see a doctor behind Wen Nongnong and Si Lan's backs, but the doctor was helpless.
He had no choice but to keep circulating his internal energy to seal the toxins in his right arm.
He pursed his lips as he watched the wound grow darker.
At this time, Wen Nongnong had already returned to the main courtyard.
Since she was away, Madam Xu had been staying at the Prince's residence for the past few days to help take care of the two children.
The two children had just finished eating and were already asleep. As soon as Xu Shi, along with Lü Qiao and the others, stepped out of the house, they saw Wen Nongnong running in from outside the courtyard.
"Nongnong?" Madam Xu was both surprised and delighted, and quickly stepped down the stairs.
"Miss?" Green Fairy was overjoyed and hurriedly went to greet her.
“Mother, Lüqiao.” Wen Nongnong was also happy. After exchanging a few words with the two of them, she couldn’t wait to push open the door and enter the house.
Looking at the two little ones lying side by side, their cheeks rosy from sleeping, Wen Nongnong finally felt relieved.
She longed to hug them, but remembering that she hadn't washed or changed her clothes for many days and was very dirty, and was still wearing the mourning clothes from that day, she had to give up.
Lü Qiao had already prepared hot water and asked her to take a bath first.
Having not showered for days, Wen Nongnong sighed as she soaked in the hot water, "It's so good to be home."
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